The BTN studio crew is in the midst of its annual bus tour around Big Ten football fall camps and on Tuesday, it rolled through Nebraska. Tom Dienhart, Gerry DiNardo, Howard Griffith and Dave Revsine sat in on practice and offered their thoughts and observations in tweets and video segments.
For those that haven’t been following along, here is a collection of the whole crew’s reaction. They didn’t have anything ground-breaking to offer nor did DiNardo offer another record projection, but it is always valuable to listen to an outsider’s perspective.
BTN.com Senior Writer Tom Dienhart
All eyes at @HuskerFBNation practice are on QB Tanner Lee, who will give this attack a new look. pic.twitter.com/aWQ2XDzmrv
— Tom Dienhart (@TomDienhart1) August 15, 2017
You would be hard-pressed to find better facilities anywhere in America compared to @HuskerFBNation. pic.twitter.com/JntGEpKLYu
— Tom Dienhart (@TomDienhart1) August 15, 2017
Few DCs will be under more scrutiny than new @HuskerFBNation DC Bob Diaco, who has installed a 3-4. Will it work? pic.twitter.com/uw93yyqvuy
— Tom Dienhart (@TomDienhart1) August 15, 2017
Top o-line (L-R) Gates, Foster, Conrad, Farmer, Knevel. Center and right guard still a bit up for grabs for @HuskerFBNation.
— Tom Dienhart (@TomDienhart1) August 15, 2017
A good look at the fire of @HuskerFBNation D.C. Bob Diaco working with LBs. pic.twitter.com/vWU8bs0MoH
— Tom Dienhart (@TomDienhart1) August 15, 2017
Gotta love the speed and playmaking ability of diminutive @HuskerFBNation frosh WR Tyjon Lindsey. pic.twitter.com/T11ABYfC6e
— Tom Dienhart (@TomDienhart1) August 15, 2017
There are questions in the @HuskerFBNation secondary, but staffers can count on CB Lamar Jackson. pic.twitter.com/WesIPTGBln
— Tom Dienhart (@TomDienhart1) August 15, 2017
Lots of competition at RB for @HuskerFBNation, including Tre Bryant (left) and Devine Ozigbo. I like Bryant. pic.twitter.com/9XypQokE0p
— Tom Dienhart (@TomDienhart1) August 15, 2017
The perfect way to punctuate watching @HuskerFBNation practice? Get a @Runza. pic.twitter.com/u6sN6HGTk7
— Tom Dienhart (@TomDienhart1) August 15, 2017
BTN Analyst Gerry DiNardo
BTN Bus Tour #Huskers To say it looks like a reboot would be an understatement.The new off/def scheme will move program forward in a big way
— Gerry DiNardo (@gerrydinardo) August 15, 2017
BTN Bus Tour #Huskers New energy helps describe practice. Off coaches coaching a scheme they believe in. Bob D as advertised great hire.
— Gerry DiNardo (@gerrydinardo) August 15, 2017
BTN Bus Tour #Huskers Maybe its the new camp rules but team appeared faster than last few.
— Gerry DiNardo (@gerrydinardo) August 15, 2017
BTN Bus Tour #Huskers LOS looked improved but hard to tell watching one practice and no inside run drill.
— Gerry DiNardo (@gerrydinardo) August 15, 2017
BTN Bus Tour #Huskers Best Mike Riley staff Best Mike Riley Team Best Mike Riley Schemes
— Gerry DiNardo (@gerrydinardo) August 15, 2017
BTN Bus Tour #Huskers Tanner Lee terrific ball placement-QB depth impressive. To win West QB play,Strong LOS,good East draw -good for future
— Gerry DiNardo (@gerrydinardo) August 15, 2017
BTN Bus Tour #Huskers Last yr I predicted # of wins I'll pass on that this year but I love all the changes & believe they are very positive
— Gerry DiNardo (@gerrydinardo) August 15, 2017
BTN Bus Tour #Huskers The difference in a reboot and just taking over a program is that relationships are already established in a reboot
— Gerry DiNardo (@gerrydinardo) August 15, 2017
BTN Lead Studio Host Dave Revsine
Stop #8 – Nebraska. Some nice new branding on the indoor facility commemorating sell-outs, Bowls, Heismans, Nat'l & Conf Championships pic.twitter.com/HPRePpnqYJ
— Dave Revsine (@BTNDaveRevsine) August 15, 2017
Chatted w Mike Riley. Effusive in praise for Diaco – "dynamic teacher." Said yr feels like a bit of a reboot, but w established culture
— Dave Revsine (@BTNDaveRevsine) August 15, 2017
Riley said camp has been "non-dramatic." New, longer camp has allowed for better practice schedule – likes going around this time (9:00)
— Dave Revsine (@BTNDaveRevsine) August 15, 2017
New Nebraska starting QB Tanner Lee pic.twitter.com/hpDmAGBXeJ
— Dave Revsine (@BTNDaveRevsine) August 15, 2017
WR a clear area of need for Huskers w 6 of top 8 pass catchers having departed – JD Spielman could help fill that void. pic.twitter.com/yVHMyQ8ZqU
— Dave Revsine (@BTNDaveRevsine) August 15, 2017
If Dicaprio Bootle doesn't make your all-name team, then you need to rethink your selection process. pic.twitter.com/sCTq9yVV13
— Dave Revsine (@BTNDaveRevsine) August 15, 2017
The QB situation at Nebraska is really good. All 3 are talented and fit the system perfectly. Lee throws an absolutely beautiful ball.
— Dave Revsine (@BTNDaveRevsine) August 15, 2017
Nebraska On BTN
Cool: @HuskerFBNation's Eric Lee & De'Mornay Pierson-El gave us a press coverage tutorial on Facebook Live.
Watch: https://t.co/XEMCqGRsIm pic.twitter.com/qrDgXij6mf
— Nebraska On BTN (@NebraskaOnBTN) August 15, 2017
We had DPE (@DontPunt_15) sport our Snapchat 🕶 and catch some 🏈 against @Pick6_Lee. pic.twitter.com/b6XzwRDhfj
— Nebraska On BTN (@NebraskaOnBTN) August 15, 2017
Initial thoughts on what you saw at @HuskerFBNation practice, @BTNDaveRevsine, @gerrydinardo & @HowardGriffith? https://t.co/bruLFKRFAb
— Nebraska On BTN (@NebraskaOnBTN) August 15, 2017
Get off to another strong start, @HuskerFBNation, and let's see what happens this time. pic.twitter.com/nNspPU4vvO
— Nebraska On BTN (@NebraskaOnBTN) August 15, 2017
"You can't have a camp going into the third week with this kind of enthusiasm without good leadership." @Coach_Riley https://t.co/lPwFEvlEaF
— Nebraska On BTN (@NebraskaOnBTN) August 15, 2017
Is all of the hype making @Huskers QB @TannerLee13_ feel any pressure?
"I put enough pressure on myself, I think." https://t.co/dr2ftut0qV
— Nebraska On BTN (@NebraskaOnBTN) August 15, 2017
What did @BTNTomDienhart learn at @HuskerFBNation practice today?
You've come to the right place! https://t.co/DJ7BepbdAa
— Nebraska On BTN (@NebraskaOnBTN) August 15, 2017
Listen to @CoachDiaco's answer to this first question, and it's no surprise @HuskerFBNation fans love their new DC. https://t.co/3BRPH0LHsD
— Nebraska On BTN (@NebraskaOnBTN) August 15, 2017
Jacob Padilla has been writing for Hail Varsity since 2015. He covers football, volleyball men’s basketball and prep sports. He also co-hosts the Nebraska Preps Postgame and Nebraska Shootaround podcasts for the Hurrdat Media and Hail Varsity podcast networks. His love of basketball can best be described as an obsession and if you need to find him, he’s probably in a gym somewhere watching, coaching or playing hoops.
